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Gunshot wound doesn't deter determined cat

Bang, formerly known as Tang, was taken in by Rutherford County Cat Rescue. He sustained a gunshot to the leg, which was later amputated, and damage to his mouth, which left a gaping hole. Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Bang, formerly known as Tang, was taken in by Rutherford County Cat Rescue. He sustained a gunshot to the leg, which was later amputated, and damage to his mouth, which left a gaping hole.
Rutherford County Cat Rescue

Bang recovers from an amputation he had to undergo after his leg was shattered by a gunshot. Rutherford County Cat Rescue is credited with saving his life. Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Bang recovers from an amputation he had to undergo after his leg was shattered by a gunshot. Rutherford County Cat Rescue is credited with saving his life.
Rutherford County Cat Rescue

Although Bang has only three legs, he's as spry and happy as a normal cat. A gunshot wound left the veterinarian no choice outside of amputation. Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Although Bang has only three legs, he's as spry and happy as a normal cat. A gunshot wound left the veterinarian no choice outside of amputation.
Rutherford County Cat Rescue

Bang, who was adopted by a Murfreesboro family through the Rutherford County Cat Rescue, had surgery to amputate his leg that was shattered by a gunshot. Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Bang, who was adopted by a Murfreesboro family through the Rutherford County Cat Rescue, had surgery to amputate his leg that was shattered by a gunshot.
Rutherford County Cat Rescue

Bang, who was rescued through Rutherford County Cat Rescue, now has a gaping hole, which makes it hard for him to eat without creating a mess. But he's still able to eat. Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Bang, who was rescued through Rutherford County Cat Rescue, now has a gaping hole, which makes it hard for him to eat without creating a mess. But he's still able to eat.
Rutherford County Cat Rescue

Bang was rescued after he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, which was later amputated. He was recently adopted by a Murfreesboro family. Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Bang was rescued after he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, which was later amputated. He was recently adopted by a Murfreesboro family.
Rutherford County Cat Rescue

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Amanda Miller adopted Bang, an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted. Bang in his new Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Amanda Miller adopted Bang, an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted. Bang in his new Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019.
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Amanda Miller with her adopted cat Bang in their Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. Bang is an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted. HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Amanda Miller with her adopted cat Bang in their Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. Bang is an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted.
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Amanda Miller pets on her adopted cat Bang in their Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. Bang is an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted. HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Amanda Miller pets on her adopted cat Bang in their Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. Bang is an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted.
HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Amanda Miller adopted Bang, an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted. Bang in his new Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019. HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Amanda Miller adopted Bang, an orange male cat who went through surgery and lost a leg after being shot before being adopted. Bang in his new Murfreesboro home, on Friday Jan. 18, 2019.
HELEN COMER/DNJ